For two months each summer, the St. Francis schoolyard is the place to be. More than 1,000 boys and girls ages five through 18 compete on 90 teams, making the classic one of the largest basketball leagues in the city.
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Msgr. Feldhaus Becomes Diocese’s Oldest Priest
The 95th birthday of Msgr. Eugene Feldhaus was recently celebrated by friends and family at Café Cardini, New Hyde Park.
A Teammate’s View of a Controversial Moment
A former Olympic runner remembers when teammates raised a fist to give the “Black Power” salute.
Father Alexander Piñacue
Following a long journey to the priesthood, Father Alexander Piñacue, 49, looks forward to working closely with parishioners and being a witness of faith.
Father Jose Andres Henriquez Castano
Father Jose Andres Henriquez Castano, 28, knows the value of engaging youth in the life of the church; he needs only to look in the mirror.
Father Christopher Heanue
Father Christopher Ryan Heanue, 27, says his “yes” to God and priesthood is something that happens everyday.
Father John Gribowich
For Father John Gribowich, 36, the best type of ministry is to love others. “I have a great love for the poor ever since I was in high school. I want to live the social justice mission of the church.”
Father Nicholas Colalella
Italian-American Father Nicholas Colalella, 24, who began discerning his priestly call in high school, is ready to cast his life for God.
Father Christopher Bethge
The example of faithful and joyful priests showed Father Christopher Jeffrey Bethge, 25, what true priesthood and fatherhood is, enabling him to discern his own vocation.
Metuchen Deacon Grew Up in Richmond Hill Parish
Thomas Sommero, a former member of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J. He will serve at the parish of Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex. Born in Queens, he attended Holy Child Jesus School; Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village; and St. John’s University. […]